Final RGB Public Hearing — Symphony Space Manhattan Tue Jun 16, Sets Up Jun 25 Cooper Union Binding Vote on Rent Freeze

Mamdani-majority RGB held its fourth and final public hearing Tuesday Jun 16 at Symphony Space (2537 Broadway @ 95th St). Six of nine board members were appointed by Mamdani, who campaigned on rent freeze. May 7 preliminary vote locked in 0-2% range on one-year leases, 0-4% on two-year — freeze possible but not guaranteed. Final binding vote Wed Jun 25 at Cooper Union; result applies Oct 1 2026 through Sep 30 2027 for ~1M rent-stabilized units.

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